Do migration policies work?

Migration policies have a long-lasting impact on democratic societies and are interlinked with the question of European values. The openness or closedness of migration policies influences the number of migrants, their characteristics, and their integration outcomes.

This policy brief discusses the effects of migration policies on migration trends and integration outcomes and outlines relevant recommendations for the promotion of more effective and evidence-based migration policies.

Authors: Sinem Yilmaz, Giacomo Solano (Migration Policy Group)